Wide World Turmoil and Calamities Rumor Ledger
A battered digest of disasters and conflicts reports a Wortland Oregon fire causing over 400000 in losses, drownings near St. Louis, convicts at large, shipwrecks, plagues of grasshoppers threatening California crops, political shifts in Madrid and Cuba, a fatal runaway in Helena, India cyclone, Mexican earthquake fear, Colombian troop moves, Boer emigration talk, a Manila court-martial fallout, and various judicial and labor disputes across the globe.
No Treaty With Cuba About Reciprocity, Congress Session
It is decided no reciprocity treaty with Cuba will be submitted this session as Senate managers doubt ratification. The Cuban minister had powers but the treaty must go to Havana and back, which cannot occur before adjournment around July 4. President may test the issue to show resolve for Cuba, not expecting a two thirds ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurrachee
Sinde
India
Chilpancingo
Mexico
Colon
Colombia
Chorrera
Jacob H. Smith
Manila
San Francisco
W.W. Atchison
James O'Meara
Will Thayer
Atchison
San Pedro
N. M
Hill Exley
Palme
Senor Entevex
Warren City
Boller Works
Italian Chamber of Commerce
New York City
Paterson
Warren
Wyoming
Sheridan
Wyo
Melilla
Morocco
Criiser Keentyen Rentes
Willemstand
Guracoa
la Guayra
Venezuela
Netherlands
United States
James Jenkins
Chicago
New York
Nouth Brazil
Hamburg-American Steamship Company
Union Hill
N. 41
Minale Tay
Tacoma
Boon -Atier
Eillier Smith
Ferien
Congress
Senate
Senor Quesada
Washington J
Jin
Havana
Cubs
Murdered for His Money at Stampede Station
The sheriff’s office probes a possible murder and robbery at Stampede station on the Northern Pacific line near the Cascade foothills. John Yesheick of Reuville Minnesota found dead in a creek. clad with 50 cents, a watch, shoes missing. wounds suggest struggle between assailants. Local widow and five children survive the victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Sheriff's Office
Pacife
Sitmit
Cascade Mountains
Jobo Yesehick
Reuville
Minn
Yeschick
Portland
Ore
Minnesota
Ead
Wealthy Mutte Citizen Fleeing Ballet Thefts and Murders
Story recounts William Peery and A. Young sentenced to thirty years after a holdup on Tots Donovan at April Sith. It notes a drowning of two sons of Thomas Cort of Virginia City and a fatal saloon shooting of Thomas Daggs by James Cassels, tied to recent local turmoil and Frank Hines story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hines
Witte
Thomas B Hines
Silver Bow National
Fred
Denis
Noclent
Notter
Hines
Motlarnin
William Peery
A. Young
Donovan
Dutge McClernen
Thanas Cort
Virginia City
Ould Reservoir
Moutay
Ptuvl
Tevolild
Hutte
James Cassels
de Vbersiely
Thomas Daggs
Lo Trout
Park Street
Hagge
Ion c
Cuba Faces Economic Crisis Plan to Aid Sugar and Cattle
President Palma and his cabinet propose a $1.1 million program to aid sugar planters and cattle breeders. The plan includes a $3 million loan at 50 cents per arroba to sugar growers, two installments in February and March, a $5 premium per cow up to 100,000, duty-free fuel cattle, and higher tariffs to fund the aid with an internal bond secured by bands. The measure aims to revive the sugar industry and cattle raising amid a dire economic situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palme
Hie
Efaynna
Cone Rons
Palma
Sists
Senate
Shooting at Shipman Ends in Fatal Confrontation near Jefferson Jaws
An early Saturday shooting near Jefferson Jaws erupted during an attempt to arrest Horace Shipman on a peace warrant. Shipman opened fire from a two story building as Marshal Jon Swearingen, Deputy Fred Kendall, and locals returned fire, leaving Swearingen dead on the porch and Shipman wounded. a dramatic gun battle continued with shots from windows and stairs until silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Jaws
Horace Shipman
Shipman
Jon Swearingen
C. H. Grimmer
Swearingen
Fred Kendall
Pdéne
Sulpman
Pany Wap
Oni Shipman
Mutilated remains haunt cause of factory disaster
Fragmentary OCR describes a deadly factory incident at Kealey Ali involving electrified equipment and a collapsed building. Names and exact details are garbled, but references to a wealthy family in a misread place indicate a tragedy with missing or damaged information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rereios
Gills Electrieton
Kealey
Ali
Melia
Hinton Beware and Yaleusia Daynion Trial Update
The trial at N. OG King, caplain of the policie, began amid claims by the county attorney that King aided the release of Hurry Adelan, arrested for a large watching scheme. Prosecutors seek to show King led Wargalond to permit the release as part of the alleged felony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. OG
Caplain
Policie Duiwetian Fame
Mi Bannapolla
Helug
King
Wargalond
Hurry Adelan
Wormey
Ty Sainee
War cost totals during Philippine campaign name figures
Secretary Root presented a Senate request on April 17 for war cost details in the Philippines. The report shows 170 million dollars total to date including 50 thousand advanced for a Philippine commission later reimbursed, with yearly expenditures and liabilities listed through fiscal years ending 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Root
Senate
Philippines
Philippine Commission
United States
Philippine
Mindanao Crisis Report From Colonial Exchange
Colonel Baldwin of the Twenty-fifth Infantry writes to the Sultan of Hacolor outlining American aims in Mindanao. The sultan replies asking Americans to withdraw from Malabang Lake Lane district and warns of conflict if they resist conversion to Stampa. Baldwin notes Tacelor and Mussin plan may involve prisoner actions before peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank D. Baldwin
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Mindanao
Hacolor
Kaiiwin
Baldwin
Malabang
Lake Lane District
Stampa
Baliwin
Tacelor
Mussin
King Albert of Saxony Dead After Lingering Illness
King Albert of Saxony died Thursday following a prolonged illness. He was among the last generals who commanded German forces in notable wars and contributed to Saxony's imperial role though his father King Johann helped found the empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molto
Marid
Jojorles
Suse Talaod
Hurse
Sproleh
Alfoory
Indianapodls
Andrew Delas
Hlie
Albert
Saxony
Isto
Johann
Idog
Police Orders In Watersan Spark City Tensions
The Watersan police chief ordered officers to be aggressive if faced with further clashes as mayor and officials warn of a plotted assault. Warnings were distributed and deputies sworn in to bolster security amid rising disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watwrsan
Rloiven
Power generated by Mirh Miver plant near Canyon Porry
A large dynamo test was conducted by the Mirh Miver power company in Canyon Porry. The dynamo produced power for an afternoon session, delivering a satisfactory output and turning up the main compressor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miver
Plink
Canyon Porry
Vallea
Anarchy Plot Reported in Paterson Against Visitors
Private detectives shadow alleged anarchists in Paterson New Jersey as a Vigilance Committee plans to force them out. Aimed at wealthy backers, the plan includes blacklisting workers and pressuring employers to dismiss anarchists. Proponents claim $250000 backing to starve out visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
N. d
Patterson Vigilance Committee
Paterson
Coal supply warned as strike could halt nation
W B Wilson of the United Mine Workers warns that bituminous and anthracite coal above ground could be exhausted in under three months if mines suspend work nationwide. He cites 450000 miners across thirty states and says a general suspension following the Indianapolis convention on July 17 would cripple industrial fuel needs and force factories to halt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Wilson
United Mine Workers of America
National Convention of Mine Workers of
Indianapolis
United States
Wilson
Fire and death events reported in North Wilkesbarre area
A North Wilkesbarre family loss after a Friday fire destroyed the home of a fireman’s wife and three children. Neighbors disrupted the move, and the woman left with friends overnight. In Anaconda work, John Harrington died at New Wishbone smelters after being struck by an engine while escaping danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Snyder
Dorrance
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
North Wilkesbsire
North Wilkesbarre
Staten Hill
Womn
John Harrington
Anaconds
New Wishbone
Harrington
Anaconda Company
Uarrington
Anaconda Lower
Dattle Men Gain Point In Provision Report
Fragmented text describes a debate on a bill adjusting hours for feeding and watering and mentions a committee report. Report suggests favored action on commerce and a provision related to the period in question. The readable portion focuses on legislative maneuvering and a potential bill outcome.
Harp er County Man Sues After Chase Incident
An appeal was filed after a confrontation in Harper County in which Grubb made a remark and Robert Bider with about a dozen men chased him from the courthouse. Grubb later sued for 641 000 in damages. the jury found for the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Harper County
Hitan
MoKinsey
Grubb Wade
Robert Bider
Biedle Sani Harper Andyigere
Versie
Congress Debates Panama Route and Philippine Bill
The Senate debates the Spooner Panama route bill with amendments on title and funding and considers presidential powers to acquire property for the canal. House discussions focus on the Philippine government bill, military funding, and routine appropriation actions while officials plan executive sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houwn
Panama
Panama Canal Company
Nicaragua
Hovas
Ther
Messrs
Rewves
Lin Bromwell
Ohio
Messry Dox
Georgia
Dinsmore
Arkanss
Thayer
Maswehhusetts
Tt M Clellan
New York
George B. McClellan
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St. Louis
Tenney and Merrill
Oregon Penitentiary
Sacramento
Eldorado
Placer
Madrid
Charles L. Dillon
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Entireman Foreign Office
UA Walcy
Caracas
Herr von Pilgelmballacht
An Rakim
Runniel
Nowe
Konovek
Holdfield
Survey Commission
Chile
Cudar
Bouy
Oregon
Hand of Stalien
Harlem
Little
Italy
Ape
Florenzo Paras
Poras
Howeer
Mutte
Bevin
Merserees
Cuba
New Republic
Athemnot
Iowa
St. Dames
Teteatel
Pale
Mart Coenee
Palice Tere
Averpts
Hinton Beware
Yaleusia Daynion
Benate
Tn Philippines
King Albert
Yay
Ines
Riover
Margacot Veeney
Titenge
Goto
Bel Word
Jette
Irie
Crewe
Wien
Mund
Pamous
Servius de Crriend
Walter Othe
Cork
Sun
Mater
Sinsle Lefowtey
Oman
Ganeril
A. A. Hera Ts & Penn Iyere
Mie
Siubh Kantey
Ban Etal Piinam Verre Limited
Matharay
Ae le
Patterson N. Od
Crennion Vigilanes Committee
Annveny
Anaponde Man
Ladrone
Teira Feloline
Ladrones
Biowogonsa
Feleive Ie Alma
Uninta
Mare
Qhased
Kangas
Congr
Horas
Underwood
Stephens
Texas
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Dette
Healy
Newlon
Spooner
Hanna
Anil
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Jones
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Insular States
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Tennessee
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Caroma
Br Wash
David
Garvin
Tho
S.J. Call
Eutter
Gavin General Woods
Thurber
Corsons
Quay
Pwunaybvanlat
Vive Coeboye
Bilte Adoonn
Atimquer
Tucomenis &Hioh
Usher Calllemen
Leewin
Walt
Lin
Onmrbuyn
Vatelek
Glasgow
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